LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) has announced its next-generation link
layer processor (LLP), a significant new addition to the LSI(TM) family
of multi- service processors. A single line card design, the new LLP
system-on-chip (SoC) supports all major protocols and is scalable across
the bandwidth spectrum from T1/E1 to STM-1, meaning that a single OEM development effort can now be leveraged across all major services and
performance levels.

"The telecommunications industry is under intense pressure to
integrate multiple traffic types," said Jag Bolaria, senior analyst
for The Linley Group. "The LSI LLP makes integration both
economically and technically feasible on a broad scale."

Until now, telecom OEMs had to purchase and integrate individual
cards for each major service type. The LSI LLP runs on a common, highly
scalable hardware and software platform, reducing both development time
and the number of cards needed to provide multiple network services.
OEMs are now able to leverage a single design effort across multiple
applications such as wireless base stations, wireless transport and
high-end radio network controllers.

In wireless applications, the LLP SoC supports backhaul of both BTS (2G) and Node B (3G) traffic to BSC (2G) and RNC (3G). Similarly, the
new multi- core LLP enables the transport of multiple legacy protocols
across wireline packet networks. Network uptime is maximized because the
LLP continues to operate WAN modules in the event of system reboot and
switches automatically to backup capacity if a system failure occurs
that would otherwise impact traffic. The result is a highly efficient,
highly available network capable of delivering multiple, any-to-any
services.

LSI Corporation (NYSE:LSI) is a leading provider of innovative
silicon, systems and software technologies that enable products which
seamlessly bring people, information and digital content together. The
company offers a broad portfolio of capabilities and services including
custom and standard product ICs, adapters, systems and software that are
trusted by the world's best known brands to power leading solutions
in the Storage and Networking markets. More information is available at
http://www.lsi.com/.

For more information, visit http://www.lsi.com or call
610/712-6802.

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